Born Feb. 8, 1927, in Scio, she was a daughter of the late Raymond and Grace (Markley) Bell.

She was a member of First Christian Church of Minerva and retired from James River Inc. after 41 years.

She is survived by a son, Greg (Angie) Bell of Villa Rica, GA; a sister, Dolores (Paul) Patterson of Niles; two brothers, Gary (Sharlene) Bell of Minerva and David (Sue) Bell of Hanoverton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Bell and three sisters, Jeanne Smith, Marilyn Dexter, and Gloria Vint.

Funeral Services were held July 24 at Bartley Funeral Home, Minerva with Mr. Dale Roberts officiating. Burial was in East Lawn Cemetery. Friends unable to attend may register online at www.bartleyfuneralhome.com.